Chapter 618 - An Encounter, King Chu’s Care (1/2)

Feng Yuran did not stay in Anhe Palace for long. When he had calmed down, he chatted with Mo Xuetong for a while and then, left with the eunuch sent by Emperor Zongwen. Mo Xuetong straightened up her clothes and did not stay idle. She went to the Empress Dowager’s Cining Palace. When she was ill, the palace had sent gifts to her. Of course, she had to express her grat.i.tude.

The reason she had entered the palace earlier because she wanted to express her grat.i.tude first in case anyone accused her of being rude due to this matter.

When she was ill, others would not fight about it. However, now that she was fine, she had to give an explanation to several big shots in the palace. No matter how the outside fight was, those people were elders and Feng Yuran had to take on filial duties. Since he wanted to go far on that road, Mo Xuetong could not drag him down.

The reason why she chose Cining Palace first was because it was the Empress Dowager who lived there. In the entire harem, the Empress Dowager had the most respected status.

The matter of Consort Zhao and Consort Yu had just happened in the palace. The battle between the two favored consorts had resulted in both sides suffering. Everyone in the harem felt insecure. There was no longer any lively and laughing scene. The Empress was still paying respect for Buddha. Two imperial n.o.ble consorts were in charge of the harem, but since either of them was the Empress, they lacked the status to work.

However, no matter what, King Chu, Feng Yuxuan’s status was much improved. He was the Emperor’s eldest son and his mother had a n.o.ble status, and was also in charge of the harem; besides, he had made great achievements in the court. He seemed to be the most powerful prince among all the princes. Now, he was popular in the court.

However, Mo Xuetong did not know why he appeared in the palace now. Furthermore, he was coincidentally standing on the path she had to pa.s.s.

Mo Xuetong stopped and looked up with her watery eyes. It was King Chu, Feng Yuxuan who was coming toward her. She had never seen him since the incident at King Chu’s Manor.

Feng Yuxuan was also wearing a light purple royal robe today. Even though it was also purple, it was completely different from Feng Yuran’s flamboyant purple robe. It was much plainer, bringing out his elegance and grace. He was still the King Chu who was as gentle as jade.

“Greetings, King Chu.” Mo Xuetong retracted her eyes lightly and gave a slight bow according to the curtsy.

Feng Yuxuan walked up to Mo Xuetong and swept his gaze across her jade-like white face. Even though she did not look very healthy, she was still extremely beautiful. Furthermore, there was a hint of natural delicacy in her body. Her watery eyes were beautiful and attractive. No one would forget such a woman, including him! What was more, this woman was so smart!

Before he married Ling Fengyan, he had been having a crush on her. However, it was a secret and he had never told anyone about it.

He smiled and said gently, “Consort Xuan, please rise!” However, he did not move away and was still in Mo Xuetong’s way.

“I heard that you’re feeling better, Consort Xuan? I think you’re still too weak. Why don’t you have more rest?” He stood at the intersection and said those caring words with a smile. His handsome eyes were filled with affection. He did not feel that it was too much for him to care about his sister-in-law so much.

“Many thanks for your concern, King Chu. I’m almost cured.” Mo Xuetong’s smile was as light as water and she seemed distant. She took two steps back and kept a distance from Feng Yuxuan.

Feng Yuxuan looked as if he did not notice Mo Xuetong’s alienation at all. He continued to smile gently and elegantly. “Do you know that Father is about to bestow a marriage to Old Eight today? Princess Caifeng from the Southern Barbarian Lands is about to enter and host King Xuan’s Manor. What are you going to do?”

His voice carried a deep sigh of concern that could not be ignored. If it were another woman, she might be dazzled by him. However, Mo Xuetong would not. The smile on her lips was as cold as ice. “Your Highness, how did you know that Princess Caifeng is going to marry into King Xuan’s Manor and that she will take my place?”

Feng Yuxuan deliberately got in her way. Did he want to find out more about Princess Caifeng? Given Feng Yuxuan’s character, it would be perfect for him to do such a thing. He had come to King Xuan’s Manor every day during the past few days. Even though he also chatted and laughed with Princess Caifeng, compared with the other two, he seemed to be a little too perfunctory.

Whenever Feng Yulei and Feng Yuzhen arrived at King Xuan’s Manor, they went straight to find Princess Caifeng to have fun and chat. Feng Yuxuan usually went to Crown Prince Xieyue first and said a few polite words to Princess Caifeng before he left. He did not seem to be in a hurry. Instead, it seemed that it was about etiquette and he did not seem to want to b.u.t.ter up to Princess Caifeng.

Didn’t he want to marry Princess Caifeng and increase the strength of his side?

Mo Xuetong had long heard that Feng Yuxuan had been to Ding General Manor. Then he must have talked with Ding General Manor and they had reached an agreement!

“It’s well-known that Eighth brother is very handsome. As long as Princess Caifeng has eyes, she will definitely choose Eighth brother. Eighth brother was the one who picked her up when she entered the city. I heard that the two of them had a happy talk at that time. One of them was in the carriage while the other was on the horse. Princess Caifeng lifted the curtain and chatted and laughed with Eighth brother. Everyone in the capital knows that. Don’t you know that?”

Feng Yuxuan did not answer her question, and instead, he lowered his head to look at her and asked softly.